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Raymond Carver's Dying Chekhov

A master of short fiction, Carver attends a kind of lit­erary and historical factuality — the great Chek­hov's all too early, untimely encounter with death.

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Defending Dives, Defunding Lazarus

J.D. Vance invoked St. Augustine and the 'ordo amoris' while discussing immigration issues, drawing great commentary from all sides and even a papal rebuke.

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Theosis: The Nexus of Ecology & Eschatology

Dorothy Day often quoted St. Catherine of Siena, emphasizing one particular saying of hers: “All the way to heaven is heaven because He said ‘I…

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In The News

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Cdl. Kasper: BXVI, Cdl. Sarah blocked change on celibacy

With Jan. 2020 release of book defending clerical celibacy

4 German bishops opt out of national synodal body

But will 'promote Roman synodality in our dioceses'

Paglia exit may mark end of turbulence at JPII Institute

How much Cardinal Reina can restore remains unclear

U.S. bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act

Which would provide $5B in K–12 scholarships till 2029

Supreme Court deadlocks in Okla. charter school case

Both sides expect a rematch, with Barrett next time?

Pope Leo appoints auxiliary as bishop of San Diego

Pham, 58, has been temp. administrator after McElroy left

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Cdl. Kasper: BXVI, Cdl. Sarah blocked change on celibacy

With Jan. 2020 release of book defending clerical celibacy

4 German bishops opt out of national synodal body

But will 'promote Roman synodality in our dioceses'

Paglia exit may mark end of turbulence at JPII Institute

How much Cardinal Reina can restore remains unclear

U.S. bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act

Which would provide $5B in K–12 scholarships till 2029

Supreme Court deadlocks in Okla. charter school case

Both sides expect a rematch, with Barrett next time?

Pope Leo appoints auxiliary as bishop of San Diego

Pham, 58, has been temp. administrator after McElroy left

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Liturgy that Speaks to the Soul... Altar Boys: The Problem or the Solution?... Turning Catholics Into a Stiff-Kneed People... and more

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Unequal Women

By John M. Grondelski
May 23rd 2025 11:32 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court May 20 granted emergency relief to Laurel Libby. Who? Laurel Libby is a member of Maine’s House of Representatives, the lower…

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This Sold House

By Jason Morgan
May 22nd 2025 12:39 PM

When I was a kid, I loved watching a show called This Old House. When I recently checked the PBS website for This Old House…

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Three American Catholics

By John M. Grondelski
May 21st 2025 1:30 PM

Social media carried a photo of Pope Leo XIV in the papal office with Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Do…

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Is Benedict to Blame?... Sex, Lies & Dossiers: The Vatican at the Crossroads... The Kasper-Ratzinger Debate... more

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Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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Front & Center

Raymond Carver's Dying Chekhov

A master of short fiction, Carver attends a kind of lit­erary and historical factuality — the great Chek­hov's all too early, untimely encounter with death.

READ ARTICLE
Defending Dives, Defunding Lazarus

J.D. Vance invoked St. Augustine and the 'ordo amoris' while discussing immigration issues, drawing great commentary from all sides and even a papal rebuke.

READ ARTICLE
Theosis: The Nexus of Ecology & Eschatology

Dorothy Day often quoted St. Catherine of Siena, emphasizing one particular saying of hers: “All the way to heaven is heaven because He said ‘I…

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Cdl. Kasper: BXVI, Cdl. Sarah blocked change on celibacy

With Jan. 2020 release of book defending clerical celibacy

4 German bishops opt out of national synodal body

But will 'promote Roman synodality in our dioceses'

Paglia exit may mark end of turbulence at JPII Institute

How much Cardinal Reina can restore remains unclear

U.S. bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act

Which would provide $5B in K–12 scholarships till 2029

Supreme Court deadlocks in Okla. charter school case

Both sides expect a rematch, with Barrett next time?

Pope Leo appoints auxiliary as bishop of San Diego

Pham, 58, has been temp. administrator after McElroy left

VIEW ARCHIVE
Cdl. Kasper: BXVI, Cdl. Sarah blocked change on celibacy

With Jan. 2020 release of book defending clerical celibacy

4 German bishops opt out of national synodal body

But will 'promote Roman synodality in our dioceses'

Paglia exit may mark end of turbulence at JPII Institute

How much Cardinal Reina can restore remains unclear

U.S. bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act

Which would provide $5B in K–12 scholarships till 2029

Supreme Court deadlocks in Okla. charter school case

Both sides expect a rematch, with Barrett next time?

Pope Leo appoints auxiliary as bishop of San Diego

Pham, 58, has been temp. administrator after McElroy left

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

Unequal Women

May 23rd 2025 11:32 AM

The U.S. Supreme Court May 20 granted emergency relief to Laurel Libby. Who? Laurel Libby is a member of Maine’s…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

This Sold House

May 22nd 2025 12:39 PM

When I was a kid, I loved watching a show called This Old House. When I recently checked the PBS…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Three American Catholics

May 21st 2025 1:30 PM

Social media carried a photo of Pope Leo XIV in the papal office with Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary…

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Episcopacy in the Catholic Church

Cardinal Cupich’s Uncertain Trumpet… The Church’s Strange Reappraisal of Islam… Canon Fire: Burke vs. Wuerl… Wily Guys… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Ecumenism & Ecumania

A Trialogue With C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther & Thomas Aquinas… The Catch-22 of Ecumenical Relations With Evangelicals… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Liturgy, Liturgical Rites & Devotions

Liturgy that Speaks to the Soul... Altar Boys: The Problem or the Solution?... Turning Catholics Into a Stiff-Kneed People... and more

VIEW DOSSIER

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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